Small business loans can be instrumental in helping scale your business. Getting approved can be challenging for borrowers with lower personal credit scores (below 670). Small Business Administration ...

SBA loans have government backing that makes them less risky for lenders. Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, ...

A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small business. It is up to the franchisee to find the necessary capital to open and operate. When it comes to financing ...

Recent SBA loan changes usher in a return to stricter underwriting and a more rigorous application process. Some borrowers find it harder to access SBA financing, following the Trump Administration’s ...

The SBA’s new SOP shifts more responsibility to lenders and requires stricter documentation on equity, collateral and eligibility. Franchisors must be listed in the SBA Franchise Directory by July 31, ...

Get the capital you need to start or grow your small business with these five loan options. The best small-business loans vary by use case, with bank and SBA loans offering the lowest rates and online ...

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Online lenders and lending marketplaces provide new alternatives for small-business funding.